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Mental Health Support Teams in Northumberland - Currently Operating in Hexham, Blyth, Ashington, Bedlington, Alnwick & Coquet, and now under development in Cramlington and Seaton Valley. Where possible, we strive to support cross county.

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Be You Service Leaflet For Education Settings and Professionals 

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Be You Service Leaflet For Education Settings and Professionals 

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Peer Mentor Train the Trainer Dates 2026-2027

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Peer Mentor Train the Trainer Dates 2026-2027

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We offer Peer Mentor Train The Trainer sessions for all schools in Northumberland. Book an info session below.

For schools in MHST areas, our Peer-Educator, Stacey, is on hand to support and provide face to face delivery if required. Sign up below...

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Peer Mentor Train the Trainer Dates 2026-2027

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Peer Mentor Train the Trainer Dates 2026-2027

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Hive meetings are network meetings for all Northumberland Senior Mental Health Leads. Below you will find information of upcoming meetings.

If you are not on our mailing list to receive information on our Hive Meetings, please email Beyou@northumberland.gov.uk

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Copy of Be You Hive Meeting Dates and Themes  

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We are able to support all schools across Northumberland with the FRIENDS online training offer and availability of lesson plans.

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This 2-day training is available for all MHST schools. The Youth Mental Health First Aid (MHFA®) course is for everyone who works with, lives with or supports young people aged 8-18. It helps give participants the skills and confidence to spot the signs of mental health issues in a young person, offer first aid and guide them towards the support they need.

For more information of to book please contact Beyou@northumberland.gov.uk

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If you are an MHST school in Hexham, Blyth, Ashington, Bedlington, Alnwick, Coquet, Cramlington or Seaton Valley you can book in an MHST consultation with one of our EMHPs. You will find more information on the process and how to book in below.

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Face to face consultation dates Spring 2026

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Coproduction- What you say shapes our service

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Coproduction- What you say shapes our service

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Be You is constantly evolving and shaping its service delivery to support the needs of the communities we work with. Below are some of the ways that the voices of children & young people, parents and carers and school staff have shaped our service delivery. If you would like to give us any feedback you can contact us at Beyou@northumberland.gov.uk

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Feedback from our community research in Ashington/Bedlington

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Feedback from our community research in Ashington/Bedlington

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Consultation in Wave 11- Cramlington and Seaton Valley

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Consultation in Wave 11- Cramlington and Seaton Valley

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Thank you so much to everyone who took the time to complete our initial consultation. We have had an incredible response. Our Assistant Educational Psychologists have looked at the views of children and young people, parents and carers and school staff and summarised them in this video.

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BeYou Cramlington and Seaton Valley 2025

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MHST Face to Face Consultations - What to expect

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MHST Face to Face Consultations - What to expect

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MHST Consultation Dates Autumn Term 2025

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MHST Consultation Dates Autumn Term 2025

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Be You Be Diverse July 2025 parent carer

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Peer Mentor Train the Trainer Dates 25-26

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Peer Mentor Train the Trainer Dates 25-26

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Individual work with children and young people by EMHPscan be accessed via an MHST consultations, a Hub referal or by ringing the consultation line 0191 293 3012.

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Children's Mental Health Week 2025 Primary Assembly

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Children's Mental Health Week 2025 Primary Assembly

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Childrens Mental Health Week Primary - ASSEMBLY

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Children's Mental Health Week 2025 KS1 Lesson 

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Childrens Mental Health Week Primary - KS1 - CLASS WORK

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Be You newsletter January parents and carers

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Contact:
stacey.herberson@northumbria-healthcare.nhs.uk

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Staff Mental Health & Wellbeing Padlet of Resources

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Staff Mental Health & Wellbeing Padlet of Resources

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Free, safe, anonymous mental wellbeing support for adults in the UK.

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One of the 3 core functions of a mental health support team is to support schools to develop their whole school mental health and wellbeing provision.

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Be You newsletter November Parents and Carers

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OT Offer Summary from Hive Meeting 02.10.25

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OT Offer Summary from Hive Meeting 02.10.25

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Peer Mentor Hive 20241118 153404 Meeting Recording

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Children's Mental Health Week 2025 KS2 Lesson

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Children's Mental Health Week 2025 KS2 Lesson

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Childrens Mental Health Week Primary - KS2 - CLASS WORK

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An online support service for young people aged 11-24 years old

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Kooth is your online mental wellbeing community. Access free, safe and anonymous

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Children’s Mental Health Week 2025 - School of Kindness

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Download free teaching resources for Children’s Mental Health Week 2024 and join our virtual assembly.

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This is a padlet of resources for all schools to use to support teaching and learning around mental health and wellbeing.

If you are an MHST school and would like support to deliver this content to children, young people, parents and carers, please contact us at Beyou@northumberland.gov.uk

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Children's Mental Health week 2025 and Mental Health Awareness week 2025

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To support your teaching around Children's Mental Health week and Mental Health Awareness week we've created this collection of primary and secondary resources for use with both primary and secondary students.

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In this section you will find some example mental health and wellbeing policies.

Any MHST schools who would like support with your policy please contact Beyou@northumberland.gov.uk

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Youth Mental Health First Aid Course Information

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Youth Mental Health First Aid Course Information

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Strategies for mental health and wellbeing

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Five Ways to Wellbeing - Middle / Early Secondary School

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Five Ways to Wellbeing - Middle / Early Secondary School

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A short lesson introducing the 'Five Ways to Wellbeing'

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A short lesson introducing the 'Five Ways to Wellbeing'

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Download the powerpoint for a Y6 lesson plan exploring the benefits of good quality sleep and introducing sleep promoting strategies.

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Curriculum
Supports the Relationships Education and Health Education statutory guidance Physical health and mental wellbeing

the benefits and importance of daily exercise, good nutrition and sufficient sleep
Mental health and wellbeing

the importance of simple self-care techniques, including the importance of rest
Health and prevention

know the importance of sufficient good quality sleep for good health and that a lack of sleep can affect weight, mood and the ability to learn
Supports the PSHE curriculum: Core Theme 1 (Health and wellbeing)

H8 - about how sleep contributes to a healthy lifestyle; routines that support good quality sleep; the effects of lack of sleep on the body, feelings, behaviour and ability to learn

H16 - about strategies and behaviours that support mental health - including how good quality sleep, physical exercise/time outdoors, being involved in community groups, doing things for others, clubs, and activities, hobbies and spending time with family and friends can support mental health and wellbeing
Supports the Science curriculum Animals including humans

recognise the impact of diet, exercise, drugs and lifestyle on the way their bodies function

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Sleep - Year 6 lesson plan | PHE School Zone

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Pupils explore the benefits of good quality sleep and learn strategies for better sleep

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Lesson plans exploring the meaning of loneliness and connection.

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Curriculum
Supports the Relationships Education and Health Education statutory guidance Mental wellbeing
Pupils should have the opportunity to learn:

isolation and loneliness can affect children and that it is very important for children to discuss their feelings with an adult and seek support

that there is a normal range of emotions (for example happiness, sadness, anger, fear, surprise, nervousness) and scale of emotions that all humans experience in relation to different experiences and situations

the benefits of physical exercise, time outdoors, community participation, voluntary and service-based activity on mental wellbeing and happiness

simple self-care techniques, including the importance of rest, time spent with friends and family and the benefits of hobbies and interests

Supports the PSHE curriculum Core Theme 1 (Health and wellbeing)

H15 - that mental health, just like physical health, is part of daily life - the importance of taking care of mental health

H16 - about strategies and behaviours that support mental health, including how good quality sleep, physical exercise/time outdoors, being involved in community groups, doing things for others, clubs, and activities, hobbies and spending time with family and friends can support mental health and wellbeing

H24 - problem-solving strategies for dealing with emotions, challenges and change, including the transition to new schools

Core Theme 2 (Relationships)

R13 - the importance of seeking support if feeling lonely or excluded

R14 - that healthy friendships make people feel included, recognise when others may feel lonely or excluded, strategies for how to include them

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Building connections - Year 6 lesson plan | PHE School Zone

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Pupils explore the meaning of loneliness and connection

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Every Mind Matters - Be You Newsletter Additional Resources 

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Every Mind Matters - Be You Newsletter Additional Resources 

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Explore the expected and unexpected changes people may face in their lives, and help students identify strategies for managing change.

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Curriculum
Supports the Relationships and Sex Education (RSE) and Health Education statutory guidance Mental wellbeing

how to talk about their emotions accurately and sensitively, using appropriate vocabulary

that happiness is linked to being connected to others

the benefits and importance of physical exercise, time outdoors, community participation and voluntary and service-based activities on mental wellbeing and happiness

Supports the PSHE curriculum: Core Theme 1 (Health and wellbeing) KS3

H2 - to understand what can affect wellbeing and resilience (e.g. life changes, relationships, achievements and employment)

H10 - a range of healthy coping strategies and ways to promote wellbeing and boost mood

KS4

H2 - how self-confidence self-esteem, and mental health are affected positively and negatively by internal and external influences and ways of managing this

H7 - a broad range of strategies - cognitive and practical - for promoting their own emotional wellbeing, for avoiding negative thinking and for ways of managing mental health concerns

H6 - about change and its impact on mental health and wellbeing and to recognise the need for emotional support during life changes and/or difficult experiences

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Dealing with change lesson plan pack | PHE School Zone

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Explore the nature of change and identify some strategies to help deal with changing situations and relationships

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The teams comprise of Education Mental Health Practitioners (EMHPs), Primary Mental Health Workers (PMHWs), Educational Psychologists (EPs) and Assistant Educational Psychologists, (AEPs) A Peer Mentor Co-ordinator (PM Co)and a Senior Mental Health Leads Co-ordinator (SMHL Co). Working collaboratively, the different professionals take the lead for different activities available to schools, working from the individual to the whole school level.

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Support pupils to identify the different signs of worry such as thoughts, feelings, physical signs and action.

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What to do about worry – Year 6 lesson plan | PHE School Zone

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Help pupils to identify worry and actions they can take if they feel worried

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Be You Occupational Therapy Service- School Staff Training 

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Be You Occupational Therapy Service- School Staff Training 

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Viv and Will our new OTs met with SMHLs at a Hive Meeting on 17.04.24 to talk to us about their new offer as part of the Be You Team.

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Linked below is our Mental Health and Wellbeing Audit. This is available to all Northumberland Schools.

If you are in an MHST area and you would like support to complete your MHWB whole school setting audit please contact us at Beyou@northumberland.gov.uk

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Amanda from Cygnus Support, an adult mental health charity based in Ashington, provides parent workshops on the themes provided in our WSA menu below. To book email BeYou@northumberland.gov.uk

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The CYGNUS Support Offer **MHST Schools Only**

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The CYGNUS Support Offer **MHST Schools Only**

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Watch this short video to see what CYGNUS Support can offer the parents and carers of children in your school.

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MHST schools can request Amanda from Cygnus to come and deliver the content from this padlet to parents and carers. If this is something you would like for your school, please contact us at Beyou@northumberland.gov.uk

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January 2024: Be Creative- Parent/ Carer Edition 

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January 2024: Be Creative- Parent/ Carer Edition 

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Charlie Waller Mental Health and Wellbeing Policy for Schools

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Charlie Waller Mental Health and Wellbeing Policy for Schools

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Mental Health and Wellbeing Policy for Schools

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A practical guide for schools to provide their own policy

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Please use this referral form to request support directly from CYGNUS. Individual, peer networks or workshop attendance can be requested.

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BeYou Cygnus Support Referral Form updated JUNE 2024

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Good staff wellbeing is essential for cultivating a mentally healthy school, for retaining and motivating staff and for promoting pupil wellbeing and attainment.

Wellbeing is all about our holistic health, including the physical and emotional. When we have good levels of wellbeing we feel that life is in balance and that we can generally cope well. We feel motivated and engaged, we're resilient and able to deal effectively with daily troubles, as well as 'bounce back' from life's challenges.

As education staff juggle a multitude of different tasks and demands, it is important that everyone is given the right emotional and practical support so that they can, in turn, support their pupils.

In addition to having a positive impact on colleagues and pupils, staff wellbeing can improve performance and job satisfaction, which can lead to reduced staff turnover. It can also help to reduce absence (both short and long term), increase productivity and promote staff engagement.

How schools and further education settings can support staff wellbeing

An education setting's caring ethos and environment will have a major impact on the wellbeing of its staff and pupils. It's important for leaders to define that culture and vision, making it clear what behaviours, values and beliefs underpin it.

It is important too for the leadership team to build a culture of trust where staff feel valued, can be open about their health and wellbeing and know how to access support if they need it. For all of this to happen, it is essential for the head teacher and the leadership team to model good mental health and wellbeing behaviour and practice.

It is also important for head teachers to remember to look after their own mental health and wellbeing alongside that of their staff.

Changing a school's culture may take time, but it is possible. Even in the most supportive school environments, there still may be changes that can be made to improve things.

Schools and settings can support staff wellbeing in a number of ways.

Strategy and policies

Does your school have a staff wellbeing strategy? Has it been co-produced with staff, governors and parents/carers? Is it effectively implemented and routinely reviewed through a process of consultation?

Are there clear policies and procedures around staff wellbeing and are the same processes and expectations applicable to all staff? Is there clarity and fairness around implementing policies and processes?

What practical strategies does your school have in place to promote good staff wellbeing? For example:

Providing staff mindfulness, relaxation and managing stress sessions.

Offering resilience-based workshops for staff to help normalise the process of speaking about wellbeing.

Teacher appraisal that is encouraging and that concentrates on the 'praise' aspect. Targets should be realistic and concentrate on raising standards of children and young people.

Encouraging staff to buddy up with colleagues to support each other in providing opportunities for reflective practice and problem-solving school-based challenges.

Creating a sense of belonging to the school (e.g. through team development opportunities).

Making staff recognition and praise a part of your school's culture - setting aside regular time slots in meetings to do this.

School culture and environment

Is the workplace a positive environment for staff? Is there a dedicated space where they can go and take time out? Is it appealing and looked after? Are there any low cost ways to promote wellbeing and make staff feel valued (e.g. acknowledging good work, having fruit in the staffroom, bringing in treats to thank staff or for inset days)?

Do the senior leaders in the school model good working practices and self-care to encourage an appropriate work-life balance? Encouraging staff to take breaks, for example, finishing on time, having regular debriefs or supervision from colleagues or line managers when dealing with difficult situations.

Is there a culture of clear communication about workplace wellbeing?

Do staff feel able to talk about concerns?

Do all senior staff members have an open-door policy and do staff know they can discuss anything with them?

How are staff consulted about change and involved in developing problem-solving strategies? A regular staff wellbeing survey, for example, could help to generate feedback and ideas.

Does the school communication style help engage staff and build good staff relationships? Is there a staff champion for wellbeing?

Help and support

Are staff and the school leadership team confident and encouraged to notice and offer support early when a colleague's wellbeing is under threat? Early problem solving and support can help de-escalate difficulties.

Is there clear information for staff about how they can get help inside and outside the school environment if they need it? Does the school have a confidential employee assistance programme and do staff know how to access it?

Is there advice and guidance for senior staffabout supporting a member of staff with mental health difficulties?

Are there good training and development opportunities for staff at every level? These opportunities can often be reduced due to increasing budget pressures. However, studies show that continuing professional development increases job satisfaction and contributes to good health and wellbeing.

10 ways to support school staff wellbeing

A report looking at how to best support staff wellbeing in schools. It focuses on self-care and...

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Wellbeing bingo

Have a go at playing our wellbeing bingo with your pupils or colleagues and see if anyone has done...

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Wellbeing poster for school staff

Pin up this poster in staffrooms, offices and toilets to remind school staff about the importance of...

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How to handle stress: teachers & education staff

Advice and guidance for school staff to help deal with stressful situations.

View resource

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Supporting staff wellbeing : Mentally Healthy Schools

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Good staff wellbeing is essential for cultivating a mentally healthy school, for retaining and motivating staff and for promoting pupil wellbeing and attainment.

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For individual referrals

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PMHW referral criteria November  2019 version (3) 15.5.20

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Learning Together- Early Help Training Offer 

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Learning Together- Early Help Training Offer 

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Our Virtual Learning Environment is a 'one stop shop ' for all learning and development for Northumberland County Council and p artners. The site offers information, resources and a range of courses which you can access from any computer, at work or at home, whenever you need them.

By clicking ' Find Learning ' from your home page, you can access the full catalogue of courses available to you, and through ' ' you can all cours My Learning es you've booked onto (My Bookings) as well as the record of learning you have completed (Record of Learning)

We hope you enjoy your experience of 'Learning Together' and find it useful.

If you are not employed by NCC, and work for one of our partner organisations , please click the "Create a New Account" button (at the bottom of the red panel in the centre of your screen) and complete the online form

If you have any queries (e.g: username and password problems, or technical assistance), please contact the HR/OD Support Desk

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How do I know whether my information could be shared?
Families working with the partnership and that meet two or more of the criteria could have their information shared.

Please click here to see the 'how we may use your information' leaflet.

How are you using our information?
If your family is considered for support through the partnership, we may share your personal information (name, address, DOB, identification numbers if held) for research purposes only. These are used by the government to evaluate the effectiveness of the support.

How will it affect me?
It will not affect your benefits, services or treatments. Details will be provided in accordance with the law and will be anonymous once processed.

Why is my information being shared?
We share information to help us to improve future services. We use your information to find out how support can help families.

You can opt out of this arrangement by speaking to the worker supporting your family or telephone the Northumberland County Council contact centre on 03456 006400.

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How do I know whether my information could be shared? Families working with the partnership and that meet two or more of the criteria could have their information shared. Please click here to see the 'how we may use your information' leaflet. How are you using our information?

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Be You Presentation on PLCBT for School Staff  -Sara and Andy as of 15.11.22